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Running Mantra


Guess what?
My fourth marathon is 18 weeks away!  

What does that mean, you ask?  Training starts today.
And I'm super excited.  This year's Chicago marathon is on October 7th.  Registration usually takes a few weeks to sell out when it opens in February.  This year.  6 days!  6 days!  People are excited.  I can't wait to run with such an enthusiastic group.

So in honor of training starting this week for 45,000 runners I have a week of running posts coming your way.  (Please note I am no expert, but I'm willing to give my two cents.)

Let's get started!

Last year I didn't really trust myself in my running.  I mean I did it and I enjoyed it and I think it helped me work through a lot of stuff I needed to work through, but I didn't really have my full trust in myself.

I feel like I'm in a much better place this year.  (Even though training may be a bit tougher this year because I'll be traveling more.)

So this year I'm going to have a mantra:  Trust Yourself!

Last year during the marathon when I came around to this, I was finally able to enjoy myself (it was around mile 17ish) before that I was just so stressed.  I know I can do it and I know I run much better when I trust.

2012 Mantra:  Trust Myself!
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